Tag: paper
Can a new paper defuse climate infighting?
To fix climate, all the tools need to be on the table, experts say. How much can — or should — humanity rely on nature to help solve the climate crisis? It’s a debate that readers of this news site know well. In 2024, two Conservation International scientists responded to a study that was dismissive…
How Plastic, Glass and Paper Move through the Recycling System
What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin? Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that material and ways engineering is trying to improve the process By Alex Jordan & The Conversation US A truck dumps its contents of recyclable items…